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Each November, The University of New Mexico celebrates National Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to...

One University of New Mexico student has been awarded one of the most highly competitive scholarships in the fields of environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care. UNM junior Barbara Gutierrez has been named a 2024 Udall Scholar, one of just 54...

The University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center (HSC) had quite a year as reflected by several construction projects including the new Critical Care Tower and the College of Nursing and Population Health Building. Not only were construction workers...

Each year, the Native Health Initiative (NHI) holds a Gratitude Run to support the Indigenous community; and this year’s run is being held on Nov. 25. NHI was created in 2005 as a partnership between Indigenous communities and health profession...

The recently established Center for Environmental Arts and Humanities at The University of New Mexico announced its inaugural awardees of the undergraduate Native American Environmental Arts and Humanities Scholarship. This interdisciplinary scholarship...

Over the last three months, young leaders actively involved in the work of making their communities healthier, safer and more equitable brainstormed a virtual summit to bring their work and voices to a wider audience. Be the Spark! is the result of that...

The University of New Mexico's Center for Native American Health hosts a Student Networking Reception at the Sandia Golf Center Event Center Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. as a part of the Native Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology...

Ken Lucero, director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Native American Health Policy, is the guest speaker on Native America Calling on Friday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m.Lucero will discuss access to healthcare and insurance as well as talking ...